Roy J. Turner

Roy Joseph Turner
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
In office
December 13, 1951[1] – January 23, 1952[2]
Preceded bySidney Salomon Jr
Succeeded byDwight R. G. Palmer
13th Governor of Oklahoma
In office
January 13, 1947 – January 8, 1951
LieutenantJames E. Berry
Preceded byRobert S. Kerr
Succeeded byJohnston Murray
Personal details
Born(1894-11-06)November 6, 1894
Lincoln County, Oklahoma
DiedJune 11, 1973(1973-06-11) (aged 78)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Resting placeRose Hill Burial Park
35°31′53″N 97°32′12.8″W / 35.53139°N 97.536889°W / 35.53139; -97.536889 (Roy J. Turner Burial Site)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJessica E. Grimm
Children2
Professionbusinessman
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Roy Joseph Turner (November 6, 1894 – June 11, 1973) was an American businessman and Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Born in 1894, in Oklahoma Territory, he served in World War I, became a prominent businessman and eventually served as the 13th governor of Oklahoma from 1947 to 1951.

As governor, Turner helped establish the state turnpike system and college board of regents. He oversaw the end of segregation in Oklahoma's higher education system. He is buried in Oklahoma City.

  1. ^ "Oklahoman Is Named Democratic Treasurer". The New York Times. Vol. CI, no. 34292 (Late City ed.). December 14, 1951. p. 22.
  2. ^ "Roy Turner Resigns As Treasurer Of Democratic Party". The Palladium-Item. Vol. 122, no. 20. Associated Press. January 24, 1952. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.